Part-time Investigator, KSCPOST

About the Position

The Kansas Commission on Peace Officers’ Standards and Training (KSCPOST) seeks to fill a part‑time investigator position located in Wichita, KS. The position is temporary and part‑time, with a schedule that alternates weekly between two days and three days in office, totaling no more than 40 hours in a 2‑week period.

Compensation

• Hourly Pay Range: $23.73 - $27.56 (may vary based on education, experience, or qualifications)

Job Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough, independent, and complex investigations of alleged violations of the Kansas Law Enforcement Training Act (KLETA) and related Kansas Administrative Regulations (KARs).
• Gather documents and reports, conduct in‑person and telephone interviews, preserve evidence, and author detailed written reports for presentation to the Commission.
• Present testimony and evidence to the Commission during hearings and court proceedings.
• Assist with miscellaneous projects and provide internal agency advice as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Executive Director.

Required Qualifications

• Current certification as a Kansas law enforcement officer, or current/active certification in another U.S. state or as a federal law enforcement officer with the ability to obtain Kansas certification within 3 months of hire.
• Minimum of 5 years of increasingly responsible experience as a full‑time law enforcement officer.
• Minimum of 3 years of increasingly responsible experience conducting complex investigations.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills as demonstrated in application and interview.
• Valid Kansas Driver’s License (minimal travel may be required).
• Ability to establish, maintain, and cultivate positive relationships with agency heads, Internal Affairs Units, investigators, and other criminal justice professionals.

Preferred Qualifications

• 10 or more years of increasingly responsible experience as a full‑time law enforcement officer.
• 5 or more years of increasingly responsible experience conducting complex investigations.
• Documented experience conducting internal affairs investigations.
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
• Advanced executive training such as FBI National Academy, Southern Police Institute, or FBI-LEEDA Trilogy.

Benefits

Not applicable. No benefits available for this temporary part‑time position.

Post‑Offer Requirements

• Drug screening
• Fingerprint‑based background check
• Kansas Tax Clearance Certificate (must be obtained within 10 days of job offer)

Equal Opportunity Employment

The State of Kansas is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion as essential elements that create and foster a welcoming workplace. All qualified persons will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, political affiliation, disability, or any other factor unrelated to the essential functions of the job.

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